Billy Porter to Star in James Baldwin Biopic as the Iconic Writer and Civil Rights Activist
thewrap.comI am Not Your Negro.”“We at Allen Media Group Motion Pictures are extremely passionate about sharing James Baldwin’s phenomenal story with the world,” said Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group Byron Allen. “Billy Porter and Dan McCabe’s talent and commitment to amplifying James Baldwin’s legacy and contributions are invaluable and unmatched for this unique and epic story.”“As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was,” said Billy Porter. “I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come.”Porter is best known for his Tony-winning role in the musical “Kinky Boots” and for his Emmy-winning starring role in all three seasons of Ryan Murphy’s “Pose.” He was the first openly gay Black man to be nominated and win in any leading acting category at the Emmys.
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